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The Crown

Upchurch (15 Pictures)

in the county of Kent (2.0 miles, 3.1 km, direction N)

This is an historic, interesting village which was once home to Edmund Drake, father of Sir Francis, who became vicar of the local church in 1560...

St Nicholas Church

Leeds (4 Pictures)

in the county of Kent (7.1 miles, 11.5 km, direction S)

For a romantic day out and a trip into England's rich historic past you can do no better than visit the pastoral village of Leeds...

Beckoned into the High Street, Aylesford, Kent

Aylesford (50 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Kent (7.8 miles, 12.5 km, direction SW)

Aylesford is a large village in Kent, 4 miles NW of the county town of Maidstone. It sits on the river Medway, and has many interesting and historic buildings including the 14th.....

Isle of Sheppey Sailing Club, Sheerness

Sheerness (22 Pictures)

in the county of Kent (8.3 miles, 13.3 km, direction NE)

This is the port to which Nelson's body was brought home following his untimely death after his glorious victory at the Battle of Trafalgar...

St Marys Church Higham

Higham (12 Pictures)

in the county of Kent (9.3 miles, 14.9 km, direction NW)

An interesting village situated between Gravesend and Rochester in Kent, with links to the author Charles Dickens, the notorious highwayman Dick Turpin, and auctioneer and.....

Faversham Letter Box

Faversham (80 Pictures)

a Historic Market Town in the county of Kent (10.9 miles, 17.5 km, direction E)

There is record of settlements in the area in pre-historic times, it is known that the Romans and the Anglo-Saxons both established villages...

Nurstead Church Near Meopham

Meopham (24 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Kent (12.3 miles, 19.9 km, direction W)

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VIEW ACROSS THE PARK AREA TO THE AMUSEMENTS

Leysdown-on-Sea (3 Pictures)

in the county of Kent (12.4 miles, 20.0 km, direction E)

This is a busy Kentish coastal holiday resort which has sandy beaches and safe shallow waters, thus the beach is ideal for sunbathing and to swim from...

Meopham Green windmill, Kent

Meopham Green (1 Pictures)

in the county of Kent (12.6 miles, 20.3 km, direction W)

This is an attractive Kentish village lying to the south of Gravesend. It is picked out by its Windmill of 1801, which has been lovingly restored back to its original working order and is now one of the best preserved in Kent...

A walk on the beach

Westcliff-on-Sea (12 Pictures)

in the county of Essex (13.2 miles, 21.3 km, direction N)

The coast along this stretch of Essex beaches may be somewhat urbanised, but it remains full of surprises with reminders of the times when smugglers would stealthily enter the creeks between the mudflats to distribute their illicit cargoes at local inns...

Foreshore at Gravesend with Royal Terrace Pier.

Gravesend (270 Pictures)

in the county of Kent (13.5 miles, 21.7 km, direction NW)

Attractive old town overlooking the Thames estuary with walkways and picnic sites ideal for watching the busy water traffic, for this stretch of the river is said to be one of the busiest in the world...

The Clubhouse at Belfairs - Leigh on Sea

Leigh-on-Sea (58 Pictures)

a Seaside Town in the county of Essex (13.5 miles, 21.7 km, direction N)

At Leigh, visitors will find a small sandy beach and a narrow High Street containing lovely old fishermen's cottages. The resort is situated close to Leigh Marsh Nature Reserve and Two Tree Island, a lonely expanse of windswept grass and saltings...

Southend-on-Sea Logo

Southend-on-Sea (123 Pictures)

a Seaside Town in the county of Essex (13.7 miles, 22.1 km, direction N)

Southend-on-Sea is mostly known for its long pier and large amusement park - Adventure Island, which has rides to suit all tastes and all ages...

Sea front at Shoeburyness, Essex

Shoeburyness (19 Pictures)

in the county of Essex (14.4 miles, 23.1 km, direction NE)

Shoeburyness lies to the eastern end of Southend beyond Thorpe Bay...

Chilham walk crossing the River Stour (1)

Chilham (43 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Kent (15.8 miles, 25.4 km, direction SE)

A wonderful historic village set in the beautiful Kent Downs, above the valley of the River Stour. The village's medieval square gives a real sense of history, with its stunning timber-framed buildings, ancient church and fantastic medieval castle...

A picture of Plaxtol

Plaxtol (6 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Kent (16.3 miles, 26.2 km, direction SW)

This is a picturesque Kentish village at the centre of the counties hop growing fields. It has interesting Oast houses and a concentration of charming brick built cottages...

Ingress Abbey

Greenhithe (16 Pictures)

in the county of Kent (17.2 miles, 27.7 km, direction NW)

Greenhithe is an area of Kent found sandwiched between the River Thames and Watling...

Shipbourne Church

Shipbourne (15 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Kent (17.3 miles, 27.9 km, direction SW)

Shipbourne is a picturesque village situated between Sevenoaks and Tonbridge...

Marle Place Gardens, Brenchley, Kent - TN12 7HS

Brenchley (10 Pictures)

in the county of Kent (17.4 miles, 28.1 km, direction SW)

Brenchley is a beautiful "showpiece" village full of picturesque Tudor cottages, complimented by houses from the Regency and Victorian periods...

St Dunstans, Cranbrook, Kent

Cranbrook (7 Pictures)

a Historic Market Town in the county of Kent (18.0 miles, 28.9 km, direction S)

Cranbrook is an old rural town of numerous streets and alleys, all still true to their medieval layout...

Recommended attractions near Hartlip

Number Three Slipway, Chatham Dockyard

Chatham Historic Dockyard (122 Pictures)

(6.0 miles, 9.6 km, direction NW)

Set in a stunning 80-acre estate The Historic Dockyard Chatham will excite and entertain you - whatever your age! Explore the.....

Rochester Cathedral

Rochester Cathedral (104 Pictures)

(6.4 miles, 10.4 km, direction W)

Rochester Cathedral is awesome in its beauty, matching this is an impressive history stretching back to when the cathedral was.....

Charles Dickens Chalet, Rochester, Kent

Charles Dickens Chalet (4 Pictures)

(6.5 miles, 10.5 km, direction W)

Unfortunately due to its fragility, the Dickens Chalet is not open to the public although it can be viewed from outside. The.....

Upnor Castle

Upnor Castle (61 Pictures)

(6.6 miles, 10.6 km, direction NW)

The romantic ruins of this fabled centuries old fortress occupies one of the most delightful sites in England. The castle was.....

Rochester Castle

Rochester Castle (88 Pictures)

(6.8 miles, 10.9 km, direction NW)

The impressive ruins of Rochester Castle at the side of the Medway River make up one of the most spectacular riverside views in.....

Leeds Castle in Kent

Leeds Castle (335 Pictures)

(6.9 miles, 11.1 km, direction S)

Listed in the Domesday Book, this castle has been a Norman stronghold, a royal residence for six of England's medieval queens, a.....

Guildhall Museum in Rochester, Kent

Guildhall Museum (9 Pictures)

(7.1 miles, 11.4 km, direction NW)

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Archbishops Palace, Maidstone, Kent.

Archbishops Palace (10 Pictures)

(7.5 miles, 12.1 km, direction SW)

Lying in a gorgeous scenic location beside the River Medway is the ancient Palace belonging to the Archbishop's of Canterbury,.....

Sunset at Emley

Isle of Sheppey (21 Pictures)

(8.4 miles, 13.6 km, direction NE)

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Coldrum Long Barrow - the least-damaged megalithic longbarrow in Kent.

Coldrum Long Barrow (9 Pictures)

(11.8 miles, 18.9 km, direction W)

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Adventure Island, formely known as Peter Pans

Adventure Island (4 Pictures)

(13.2 miles, 21.3 km, direction N)

This is the number one theme park in the Southeast of England, a great place for anyone at any age, especially children and tiny.....

A picture of New Tavern Fort

New Tavern Fort (2 Pictures)

(13.3 miles, 21.4 km, direction NW)

Amongst the fascination of the waterfront at Gravesend is New Tavern Fort, and although the fort was re-armed in 1904 and guns.....

Hadleigh Castle

Hadleigh Castle (16 Pictures)

(13.7 miles, 22.1 km, direction N)

Built by the Normans on the approach to London, lived in by 3 queens; Catherine of Aragon, Anne of Cleves and Catherine Parr......

A picture of Tilbury Fort

Tilbury Fort (16 Pictures)

(13.9 miles, 22.3 km, direction NW)

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Sissinghurst Castle garden, Nr Cranbrook, Kent

Sissinghurst Castle Garden (189 Pictures)

(16.8 miles, 27.0 km, direction S)

It is entirely fitting that one of the loveliest gardens in the land can be found in a county renowned for its beauty and.....

Ightham Mote, faux tudor site summer 2004

Ightham Mote (96 Pictures)

(17.4 miles, 28.0 km, direction SW)

This 14th century moated manor house, set in a hollow and partly surrounded by woods, serves as a powerful reminder of the past. .....

Marle Place Gardens, Brenchley, Kent - TN12 7HS

Marle Place Gardens (21 Pictures)

(18.5 miles, 29.7 km, direction SW)

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Eynsford Castle, Eynsford, Kent

Eynsford Castle (10 Pictures)

(19.0 miles, 30.6 km, direction W)

The ruinous walls of Eynsford Castle in parts stand 30ft high, they are a relic of one of the earliest stone enclosure castles.....

Tonbridge Castle

Tonbridge Castle (16 Pictures)

(19.2 miles, 30.9 km, direction SW)

A fire in 1088 destroyed the first castle at Tonbridge, and the evocative remains we see today are of a later castle which was.....

Canterbury Cathedral

Canterbury Cathedral (170 Pictures)

(19.5 miles, 31.3 km, direction E)

This magnificent cathedral has been a place of pilgrimage for hundreds of years. It was the scene of Thomas a' Becket's murder.....


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